std::compare_three_way
Min standard notice:
Header: <compare>
Function object for performing comparisons. Deduces the parameter types and the return type of the function call operator.
# Declarations
struct compare_three_way;
(since C++20)
# Example
#include <compare>
#include <iostream>
struct Rational
{
int num;
int den; // > 0
// Although the comparison X <=> Y will work, a direct call
// to std::compare_three_way{}(X, Y) requires the operator==
// be defined, to satisfy the std::three_way_comparable_with.
constexpr bool operator==(Rational const&) const = default;
};
constexpr std::weak_ordering operator<=>(Rational lhs, Rational rhs)
{
return lhs.num * rhs.den <=> rhs.num * lhs.den;
}
void print(std::weak_ordering value)
{
value < 0 ? std::cout << "less\n" :
value > 0 ? std::cout << "greater\n" :
std::cout << "equal\n";
}
int main()
{
Rational a{6, 5};
Rational b{8, 7};
print(a <=> b);
print(std::compare_three_way{}(a, b));
}
# Defect reports
| DR | Applied to | Behavior as published | Correct behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| LWG 3530 | C++20 | syntactic checks were relaxed while comparing pointers | only semantic requirements are relaxed |